Specification
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III. Use Warnings, Restrictions and Cautions
a. Purpose
Werner Co. rope grab fall arresters are intended to be used as part
of a personal fall arrest or restraint system. Applications for this type
of product include inspection work, construction and demolition,
maintenance, oil production, window washing, and other activities
where there exists the need for fall arrest or restraint. The following
denitions describe these applications:
1. FALL ARREST: The rope grab is used as part of a complete fall
arrest system. Such systems generally include a lifeline, rope
grab, lanyard, and full body harness (body support). Applications
include: protection of a worker on scaffolding, powered platforms,
or riding a boatswain’s chair. Maximum permissible free fall is six
feet.
2. RESTRAINT: The rope grab is used in combination with a
lifeline, lanyard or connector, and body support to restrain the
user from reaching a hazard (sloped or leading edge roof work).
No vertical free fall possible.
b. Rated Capacity
Capacity: 310 lbs. This equipment is designed for use by persons
with a combined weight (person, clothing, tools, etc.) of no more
than 310 lbs.
Note: No more than one person may be attached to a single lifeline.
See c. Limitations
c. Limitations
The following application limitations must be recognized and
considered before using this product:
1. FREE FALL: Restraint systems must be rigged such that there
is no possible vertical free fall. Personal fall arrest systems must
be rigged in such a way to limit the free fall to six feet (ANSI
Z359.1). See associated connecting subsystem manufacturer’s
instructions for further information.
2. FALL CLEARANCE: Make certain that enough clearance exists
in your fall path to prevent striking an object. The amount of
clearance required is dependent upon the type of connecting
subsystem used (lanyard, lifeline), the anchorage location, and